Oriental Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Oriental Chicken Salad, a perfect fusion of bold flavors and fresh, crisp ingredients. Grilled chicken breast, marinated in a tantalizing blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and garlic, takes center stage atop a colorful medley of romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and julienned carrots. The salad is further enhanced with the sweetness of mandarin orange segments, the crunch of crispy wonton strips and slivered almonds, and the zing of sliced green onions. Tossed in a homemade sesame-ginger dressing featuring rice vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner. Perfect for lovers of Asian-inspired flavors, this healthy and satisfying dish offers a delightful balance of taste, texture, and nutrition.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup carrots (julienned)
• 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
• 1 cup mandarin orange segments
• 1 cup crispy wonton strips
• 0.5 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a bowl, marinate the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Let it sit for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Set aside to rest before slicing into strips.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, sliced green onions, mandarin orange segments, crispy wonton strips, and slivered almonds.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Slice the cooked chicken into strips and arrange on top of the salad.

Step 6

Drizzle the salad with the sesame-ginger dressing and gently toss to combine.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Oriental Chicken Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1205.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608.4

Total Fat 82.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.0g
Cholesterol 206.4mg	0%
Sodium 3235.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 59.0g
Protein 99.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 469.6mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2999.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 32.2%